Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy

Charter School 925 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Charles Drew Charter School (Junior and Senior Academy) is a prominent public charter school located in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving grades 6 through 12, the school is a critical component of the East Lake Foundation’s holistic community revitalization project. It operates with a mission to provide a high-quality, innovative education that prepares students for success in college and beyond, emphasizing project-based learning and the development of the "whole child."

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and equity. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it offers a challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking and global-mindedness. Beyond academics, Charles Drew Charter is known for its strong focus on community engagement, arts integration, and athletics, aiming to equip students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with the skills, character, and vision necessary to become leaders in their future communities.

925

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	28
Black	694
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
694 (75.0 %)
White
158 (17.1 %)
Two or More
30 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)687-0001
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 150

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 148

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 128

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 121